Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cake

Here’s a delightful Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cake recipe for you:

Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cake

Ingredients

Cheesecake Layer:

• 16 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

Lemon Cake:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup buttermilk

Blueberry Filling:

• 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• Lemon zest (optional, for decoration)

Instructions

1. Cheesecake Layer:
   • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan.
   • Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
   • Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and flour. Pour into the prepared pan.
   • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until set. Cool completely, then refrigerate.
2. Lemon Cake:
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
   • In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • In a large bowl, cream butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
   • Add flour mixture in three additions, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
   • Divide the batter between the two pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
3. Blueberry Filling:
   • In a small saucepan, cook blueberries, lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat until thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
   • Cool completely.
4. Cream Cheese Frosting:
   • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy.
   • Mix in vanilla and lemon juice.
5. Assemble the Cake:
   • Place one lemon cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of frosting, then add the blueberry filling on top.
   • Place the cheesecake layer on top. Frost lightly, then add the second lemon cake layer.
   • Frost the entire cake with the cream cheese frosting and decorate with lemon zest and fresh blueberries.

Enjoy this delicious cake!